For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 687 students in Fairbanks, AK.
The top ranked public charter schools in Fairbanks, AK are Watershed Charter School, Chinook Montessori Charter School and Boreal Sun Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbanks, AK public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in Fairbanks have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter school average of 37% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Fairbanks, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watershed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Boreal Sun Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2404 S Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5444
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5444
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Fairbanks, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Grades: K-9
| 113 students
General Delivery
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Fairbanks, AK?
The top ranked public charter schools in Fairbanks, AK include Watershed Charter School, Chinook Montessori Charter School and Boreal Sun Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Fairbanks?
4 public charter schools are located in Fairbanks.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbanks?
Fairbanks public charter schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter schools average of 37% (majority American Indian).
Which public charter schools in Fairbanks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Fairbanks include: Chinook Montessori Charter School vs. Watershed Charter School, Boreal Sun Charter School vs. Watershed Charter School, Watershed Charter School vs. Chinook Montessori Charter School
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